Stockton and Thornaby Hospital c1915

t12956These two photographs show a hospital ward in Stockton and Thornaby hospital. Shown on these photographs is Florence Walker later Spence who was a nurse at this hospital for many years. Florence Spence is standing at the back on the left in the first photograph and again on the left in the second c1915

t12957Photographs and details courtesy of Eunice Spence.

Stockton Castle

t12955The ruins of Stockton Castle I believe stood on land behind were the present Swallow Hotel is. The castle dates from the 1370s having been a Manor House earlier. It was demolished in the 1650s with the exception of the Barn which it was demolished in the 1860s.

Photograph and details courtesy of Derek Buttle

Stockton Cycling Club c1895

t12926These three photographs are of 19th century cyclists and their machines, all from the Stockton Cycling Club. The photographs show scenes from the many meetings or cycling expeditions the Stockton Cycling Club had around the area. Does anyone recognise where they are?

Photographs and details courtesy of Bruce Coleman

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Richard White of Norton c1911

t12939This photograph was taken in 1911 probably in Norton. My grandfather ‘Richard White’ is back row far left, and my father also ‘Richard White’ is front sitting. My grandfather was a coachman in Norton, he married Elizabeth Jane Dunn of Stockton in 1896. Does anyone recognize the others?

Photograph and details courtesy of Richard White

‘The Dancing Years on Ice’ Programme c1956

Tom Arnold’s production of Ivor Novello’s ‘The Dancing Years on Ice’ at the Globe c1956. Included in the programme are adverts from popular businesses on Stockton High Street such as Tyler’s, Winpenny’s  and Leslie Brown’s.

Images courtesy of Barry Jones